LCD Cable Length

The Sharp LCD I bought has what seems to be a proprietary connector, no problem just so happens I already found it. However it uses ribbon cable (that orange stuff in inkjet printers) and I need to either extend the 3' ribbon, or get a new one. I also need a controller card, and only place I have found one is www.junkware.com (aka www.flat-panels.com). My project is nearing to an end and this is the probably the last thing on my list!